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Trip Summary
There are 7 daily trains from Erfurt to Chemnitz. Traveling by train from Erfurt to Chemnitz usually takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 22 minutes.
| Distance | 83 mi (134 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 22m |
| Lowest price | €22.76 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Erfurt to Chemnitz?
There are 3 train lines with service from Erfurt to Chemnitz. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 7 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 2h 58m | €31.28 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 7 | 3h 17m | €40.88 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 2h 47m | €37.32 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Erfurt to Chemnitz start from €37, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Chemnitz. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Erfurt leaves from Stotternheim . And in Chemnitz trains arrive at Train Station .
From Erfurt to Chemnitz train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Chemnitz faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Erfurt to Chemnitz. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Erfurt at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chemnitz to Erfurt.
City Information
Erfurt
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Erfurt is the capital and largest city in the German state of Thuringia. Most of the city was built and designed in the Middle Ages, so prepare to be charmed by narrow pedestrian streets, quaint bridges, and gorgeous green spaces like the Egapark. As you stroll around the city center, keep your eyes peeled for as many as 25 churches of different architectural styles. A unique sight in Erfurt is the Krämerbrücke, or merchants' bridge, arguably the most popular attraction in the city. This 15th-century arched bridge has houses built on either side, in a design that was common in medieval Europe.
Fitting for a large city, Erfurt does not disappoint when it comes to dining options. The most popular local restaurants you should consider visiting are EAT Erfurt and Gasthaus Feuerkugel. Or simply stop at any of the many stalls offering Thüringer Bratwurst, a regional delicacy!
Although there is a small airport for Erfurt, the route options are very limited. Most air passengers will travel through the Frankfurt airport and connect to Erfurt via bus or train. Erfurt's train station is actually one of the central hubs of Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail system. Much of the train service to and from Erfurt is on high-speed trains, so journeys to Munich, Berlin, and Nuremberg take hardly any time. FlixBus connects Erfurt to many additional destinations via affordable bus trips.
Chemnitz
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Named for the river running through the town, Chemnitz is a cultural center in Saxony, close to Germany's border with Czechia. The city was known as Karl-Marx-Stadt before German reunification, and an enormous bronze sculpture of Karl Marx's head reminds visitors of this legacy. Other notable structures in town include the Red Tower, a remnant of the city's 12-century walls, and the striking Altes Rathaus, or Old Town Hall. These two buildings are located close to the city center, with many enticing restaurants and unique shops in between.
You can find even more of Chemnitz's unique architecture in the Kassberg neighborhood, a residential area of 18th-century and 19th-century Art Nouveau buildings. For something a bit more special, check out trunks of petrified wood from Chemnitz petrified forest on display at the Museum of Natural History.
Dresden has the closest passenger airport to Chemnitz, but it is nearly an hour away. So, ground travel is often much more convenient to travel into Chemnitz. Check out cheap bus tickets on local carriers like FlixBus, or experience Germany's reliable rail network on a Deutsche Bahn train trip.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Erfurt?
Main departure station: Stotternheim
Erfurt has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Chemnitz.
All train stations in Erfurt:
Stotternheim
Kühnhausen
Vieselbach
Where is the train station in Chemnitz?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Chemnitz has one train station.
Train stations in Chemnitz:
Train Station
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